These Advent Calendars—Filled with Chocolate, Wine, Beauty Products, and More—Appeal to All of Life's Luxuries

Every family practices their own traditions in anticipation of Christmas Day. One common ritual many of us look forward to each year? Bringing out an advent calendar. These seasonal staples signify the countdown to Christmas; you dig into yours starting on December 1. Aside from the homemade advent calendar you display each year, you can also opt for a store-bought version that kicks the luxury level up a notch. Today's iterations come from some of your favorite brands and hold everything from chocolate and popcorn to wine and skin care. When it comes to the former, chocolate aficionados will love opening up premium truffles that are rich in flavor—think classic milk or white coffee ganache—each day. And if the whole family has a sweet tooth? Consider other treat-filled advent calendars. Sea salt caramels, marshmallows, and artisanal candies will satisfy everyone's cravings.

Wine connoisseurs, however, might appreciate something a little stronger: Purchase an option from a lauded vintner and try a new-to-you sip every night—or round up your friends and family members for a wine tasting to sample everything at once. And if your inner-circle would prefer other types of alcohol? Consider an advent calendar filled with bourbon, rye, gin, or vodka from some of the finest makers in the world. Of course, non-alcoholic advent calendars exist, too. Revel in mini servings of hot chocolate in delicious, unique flavors, like toffee and carrot, instead.

There are plenty of other advent calendar types that speak to luxuries outside the food and drink sphere, as well. Consider a luxurious beauty countdown, for example, which might include makeup, skin care, lotion, cologne, and everything in-between. It doesn't stop there. Ahead, discover more of our favorite advent calendars—they will make your holiday season that much brighter.